Annual Fund Manager

Akin (formerly Childhaven)•Seattle, WA

1d•$80,725 - $96,866•Hybrid

About The Position

The Annual Fund Manager leads the strategy, execution, and growth of Akin’s Annual Fund, driving donor acquisition, retention, and engagement. This role is responsible for building a sustainable base of individual donors through thoughtful storytelling, donor engagement, and data-informed campaigns. This includes executing a comprehensive, data-informed annual giving program that includes multi-channel campaigns, donor journeys, stewardship, and pipeline development. The Annual Fund Manager plays a key role in advancing Akin’s mission by increasing donor participation, retention, and unrestricted revenue.

Requirements

Knowledge of annual giving, donor stewardship, fundraising campaigns, and nonprofit fundraising best practices
Skill in developing and managing multi-channel fundraising campaigns, donor segmentation, and donor retention strategies
Ability to analyze donor data, campaign performance, and fundraising metrics to inform strategy and decision-making
Skill in relationship building, donor cultivation, stewardship, and donor communications
Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, budgets, vendors, and priorities simultaneously
Proficiency with CRM databases, reporting tools, Microsoft Office, and digital fundraising platforms
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to develop compelling donor-centered messaging
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to advancing Akin's mission through donor engagement, relationship management, and revenue growth.
3–5+ years in annual giving or fundraising
Experience with campaigns and segmentation
Strong project management skills

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an organization with a community-centered or equity-driven mission.
Familiarity with donor journey mapping and behavior-based donor segmentation.
Comfort with A/B testing, campaign analytics, and marketing automation

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive annual fund strategy aligned with Akin’s mission and revenue goals
Use donor analytics to inform segmentation and strategy
Develop and manage multi-channel campaigns (email, direct mail, digital, social)
Serve as campaign manager across teams and vendors
Build and manage campaign production timelines in close collaboration with the Marketing & Communications team
Design and implement donor retention and upgrade strategies, including a welcome series and second gift within 45 days
Partner with development leadership to identify and transition donors to major gift opportunities
Ensure timely, meaningful donor acknowledgments and impact reporting
Responsible for segmentation of audiences (new, active, lapsed, monthly, mid-level and strategies to increase retention and reengage lapsed donors
Design strategy and expand monthly giving program
Cultivate and steward a portfolio of annual donors and prospects with an emphasis on relationship-building
Oversee impact messaging that goes to annual donors on a regular basis
Support the development and execution of the annual impact report and other impact materials for donors
Collaborate with communications/marketing to align fundraising messaging with Akin’s voice and brand
Work closely with development team members on integrated fundraising strategies and donor journeys
Utilize Akin’s CRM to manage donor records, segmentation, and campaign tracking
Analyze donor behavior, campaign performance, and retention metrics to inform strategy
Prepare regular reports and insights for leadership to support decision-making
Work in collaboration with the Database team to prepare reports for leadership
Develop and manage the annual fund budget
Oversee external vendors (mail services, digital platforms, creative support)
Ensure timely and accurate execution of all campaign elements